The Valentians – Qualifications @ Kardashia Chadwick Dealers 400 @ Kardashia Autoring, Kardashia, Saint KanyeIt was yet another day for the Valentians as they landed at the airport in Kardashia. Jolyn and Gwen managed to talk to Jared, along with Marcus, regarding their idea of turning Marcus’ trailer into a bedroom for the entire duration of the race.
Marcus Alan Ariel Baptiste Reynolds: I mean well, I’m fine with that. I’m just glad that I managed to get a race for a single race, but I already know that I am not going to be a reoccurring driver.
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: Ahh, technically, you were in two races. Just that you didn’t get qualified for the second race. Valkyrie Run was guaranteed because we are the host nation!
Marcus Alan Ariel Baptiste Reynolds: Yeah, well, that’s true. So yeah, don’t worry, I seriously do not mind this proposal. We could always leave my car in the cargo plane, no?
Gwen Tracer Allison Fate Hepburn: Yup! So Jared, what do you say?
Jared Kev Jensen Benedict Angus: I’m fine with that too, of course. I mean, if Marcus is fine, I am fine as well. But… this might take some time, because you know, we need to fly to Valentine Z, get the mattress, and the like.
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: Hmm, good point! Well, I can wait! As long as Gwen stopped kicking me!
Gwen Tracer Allison Fate Hepburn: Oiiii!
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: I still love you, Gwen. I mean- err, as a friend, of course! Not in… you know.
Gwen Tracer Allison Fate Hepburn Haha, gotcha.
After hitting the simulations and a few practice-runs, the Valentians were ready for the Qualifications for the very next day. Luckily, Gwen and Jolyn slept well that night, with neither of them having had a boxing match the previous night in their sleep. However, it would prove to be rather… problematic for Gwen.
Exuberant Superintendent T-1000/2904 Surveillant Clarissa Alanis Star Breya « La Amoureux Chéri » Millie Taissa Butterfly Mélody Coraline Jolijn Trini Clementine Hollie Samantha Zeta Harumi: Not bad, I think! It could have been worse, but I did it! I got the best qualification results out of the three! I feel bad for Gwen, though! Maybe she was used to the road courses, or something.
Vice Foresittend Jolyn Maxine Caulfield Moira “Неуловимый, Женщина-шпион” Marlene Wendy Lucille Lapis Jill Khorosheva Vin. Zolina łnt. Natasha Vasilisa Helen Ceeta Tescelyn Maximovna: Average. Not bad, but nothing too great either. Anything worse and I would feel bad for myself trying to overtake everyone around me. Always avoid the middles.
Chief Aviator Gwen Tracer Hepburn “Fate of Existence and the Omniverse” Ellen Trixie Caitlin Foxworthy Avril Verlene Eveline Celinda Sammy Doris Wit. Oxton Arielle Lindall Leslie Vitesse Allison: Ugggh, that went poorly! So very, very poorly! I don’t know what the actual hell happened, but yeah, I feel bad for myself. Still… qualifications aren’t everything, right? I mean, maybe there is something that I can spin out of this!
The Valentians – Actual Race @ Kardashia Chadwick Dealers 400 @ Kardashia Autoring, Kardashia, Saint KanyeThe previous night, Gwen and Jolyn slept well once again. Jolyn took a turn and slept in the trailer, which was decked with the standard living room décor and a single Valentian-sized bed after a single trip to-and-from Valentine Z. It was rather comfortable, and with the portable air-conditioner put inside, Jolyn slept soundly.
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: I feel like a new woman! Good sleep for myself yesterday, haha!
Gwen Tracer Allison Fate Hepburn: I’m glad that it worked out well for both of us! Well, all the best!
The Valentians made their way to the vehicles, and the announcer blared out the usual announcement, the drivers drove, and they roared into action!
The Valentians – Highlights of the Race @ Kardashia Chadwick Dealers 400 @ Kardashia Autoring, Kardashia, Saint KanyeRace DataOOC Info: Segment 0 represents the starting qualification positions, and Segment 6, which is the average of Segments 1-5, are considered as the final position of the race.
Segment 0: Clarissa: 06 // Jolyn: 13 // Gwen: 33
Segment 1: Clarissa: 26 // Jolyn: 05 // Gwen: 09
Segment 2: Clarissa: 08 // Jolyn: 13 // Gwen: 07
Segment 3: Clarissa: 21 // Jolyn: 29 // Gwen: 03
Segment 4: Clarissa: 07 // Jolyn: 17 // Gwen: 01
Segment 5: Clarissa: 17 // Jolyn: 28 // Gwen: 22
Segment 6: Clarissa: 09 // Jolyn: 16 // Gwen: 03
Exuberant Superintendent T-1000/2904 Surveillant Clarissa Alanis Star Breya « La Amoureux Chéri » Millie Taissa Butterfly Mélody Coraline Jolijn Trini Clementine Hollie Samantha Zeta Harumi: Hm hm, well, this is seriously something for me! I have never seen such a fluctuation for my race this much before, you know? One point I’m doing great at Top 10, then another segment I went back down to 10-20. I… I don’t know what happened. I know I did rather well with my timing, but I suppose that the other racers are much better than me. Still, I didn’t exactly mind! I am so happy that my friend Gwen got this by the bag, and we are going to celebrate this with a huge party! It’s been a while, you know?
Vice Foresittend Jolyn Maxine Caulfield Moira “Неуловимый, Женщина-шпион” Marlene Wendy Lucille Lapis Jill Khorosheva Vin. Zolina łnt. Natasha Vasilisa Helen Ceeta Tescelyn Maximovna: It’s… average. I did well for the first segment, but that’s it. Clarissa and I hit each other by accident by the end of the 3rd segment, but we managed to reconcile from that and got back a few of our positions once again. Though, unfortunately? It didn’t really help too much. I ended up, hit a few cars along the way with minor accidents, and among many other things. One thing is for sure, though. Once you get stuck in the middle, you have to pull some spectacular move or you will never ever get it back, because of all the cars blocking you. Still, no problem! Gwen won, and I am glad for her, just like what Clarissa said! I wish and hope that she would win a race, though. So many frustrating close calls for her!
Chief Aviator Gwen Tracer Hepburn “Fate of Existence and the Omniverse” Ellen Trixie Caitlin Foxworthy Avril Verlene Eveline Celinda Sammy Doris Wit. Oxton Arielle Lindall Leslie Vitesse Allison: Ahh, woo-hoo! Now THIS is the moment that I have been waiting for! I did something excellent, and it was not just the qualifications! Anyway, my qualifications were awful, that was already enough said. However, by some miracle, I simple sped through the entire track like I normally would, and it worked! I snaked around the track, and I was pretty confident with myself, and voila, I finally done it! I was in 1st for the 4th segment, then I got a little too overconfident; I sped too much and hit a wall, which slowed me down enough to throw me back to 22nd. But no no… this is Gwen’s fooking moment! And I told myself that I will get a victory, or a podium for this one! I never told it to anyone, so yeah, there is that. Anyway, I never told anyway that I wanted to win this one, but I did it… partially. Scored 3rd at the end, and here comessss the podium!
Gwen crawled out of her car in the end and jumped around, with the cameras and reporters all fighting and shoving one another in order to get a great shot of her. And Gwen was embracing the small victory, the second one that she got since Northwestern Bank of Carolina 400, whereby she finished 2nd for the race. She was then led to the podium by a bunch of NSSCRA officials, all of them being dwarfed by her massive height, and Gwen herself sticking out amongst the group of people. Stepping onto the podium along with the other two winners, she congratulated Qiang and River, waving at them and smiling. They took a group photo later, with Gwen once again being too big.
The Valentians – After Race @ Kardashia Chadwick Dealers 400 @ Kardashia Autoring, Kardashia, Saint KanyeClarissa, Jolyn, and Gwen met up with the rest of the Valentians yet again, all of them having a small little celebration in the lounge.
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: Congratulations to our friend yet again – Gwen Tracer Allison! Congratulations!
Gwen Tracer Allison Fate Hepburn: Hopefully one day I will win a race one day!
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: That is true. Ahh, Gwen. You did great for qualifications, but you need to work on the actual race.
Gwen Tracer Allison Fate Hepburn: I will totally work on that one day! For now, drinks on me, my friends!
Not being an excessive spendthrift, she still has a lot of money from the Pole Position that she won from Hapilopper. That was in combination with Gwen not having a lot to spend on, for the most parts. She was happy, drunk, and drunk-happy. She took some drunk (but decent) selfies with Clarissa, Jolyn, Marcus, and the few others. During the party, a couple of these events happened:
- Gwen accidentally pushed Clarissa down the stairs from the 2nd to the 1st level, sending her tumbling down. She was fine with it, citing that it was just an accident, and that she was not hurt, anyway.
- Jolyn dared Marcus for a drink showdown. Jolyn won with 38-36 shots before both of them dropped on the floor and could not be waken up for the next 3 hours. Jolyn woke up the next day without a hangover, whilst Marcus had to be babied with Germaine’s healing powers.
- Adriana and Gwen had several arm-wrestling contests. Adriana won with 4-3, though it had to be stopped because Gwen’s arm was getting sore and was near the point of being sprained. Klarke had to inject Gwen with an adrenaline shot in order to speed up her healing.
- 2nd Commander Carissa Beatrice Amanda Sammi Astriella C. N. Dawn “Tere Toa” Schlechter Mavis Trina Arona Harriet Bonnie Zaira Adaline Eliana Sophia Diamond Isobel Rena Jolana Natana, or Carissa Beatrice Sammi Trina Natana, one of the crew members of the Valentian team, joined in the fun with Marcus as they drew cat whiskers on Jolyn, along with writing something on her arm: “I H8 RD COURZ” (I hate road courses).
And the next day, they woke up from their hangovers (or the lack of one), and made their way back to their plane, while at the same time, congratulating the hosts of Saint Kanye, for being so hospitable.
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: Did you remember anything from the previous night?
Marcus Alan Ariel Baptiste Reynolds: I don’t think I do. Yeah, I don’t. It was… ugh, what a hangover.
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: Haha, never accept a dare from me to drink, Marcus. You out of all people should know that!
Marcus Alan Ariel Baptiste Reynolds: Heh, would be the last time I made this mistake. So… where are we going?
Jolyn Helen Maxine Caulfield Ceeta: To Jebslund with… ugh, road course again.
Marcus Alan Ariel Baptiste Reynolds: Ahh, ahh… haha, good luck to you, Jolyn! I guess they really are pumping these road courses, eh?